IFA2905H | MFAcc Sessional Lecturer

Date Posted: 07/03/2025
Req ID: 44039
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Inst. for Management & Innovation-MFAcc
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MISSISSAUGA

MASTER OF FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT & INNOVATION

                                                                                                                            SESSIONAL LECTURER – FALL/WINTER 2025-26

This position is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

The Master of Forensic Accounting (MFAcc) program is a 10-course program offered at the graduate level, primarily on a distance education basis, using a problem-based learning model supplemented by web- and email-based sessions.  The Program currently has the following Sessional Lecturer positions available for the Fall/Winter term and invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are not current University of Toronto students.  No late applications can be considered.

Posting date:  July 3, 2025

Closing date:  July 23, 2025

Course title:  IFA2905H- Advanced Forensic Investigation & Psychological Aspects of White Collar Crime (Fall 2025)

# of Positions:  1

Class schedule:  Online sessions will typically be scheduled on Wednesdays from 19:00-22:00 EST/EDT
                                   

Dates of appointment:  Nov 12, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

Description of course: 
Building upon the introduction to investigative techniques in earlier courses, IFA2905H will continue the coverage and introduce topics germane to forensic accountants in the future.  In addition, to build an understanding of the psychology and practices of financial/white collar criminals, current research findings, studies, and examples will be examined.  Specific investigative matters to be discussed will include: planned bankruptcies and insolvencies; arson and murder for profit; criminal code frauds; and structured investigative approaches.

IFA2905H will be taught online in 8 once-per-week, interactive sessions, 3 hours in length, followed by an invigilated examination in the 9th week.  There will be an individual assignment and a group assignment plus an exam.

Position description:  
Instructor
As the Instructor in the course, you will be responsible for liaising with the MFAcc Director and/or his nominee when required.  New program development as per the requirements of the curriculum mapping.  Providing feedback to the Director and/or his nominee, and TAs for each assignment.  Providing a final marks list to the Director within two weeks of the final examination. Meeting with students on-line for at least 3 hours per week for 8 weeks using the Program's Adobe/Quercus system. Answering emails from students on a short-delay basis at other times during the week, as required.  Providing feedback to students on assignments through the MFAcc Office within two weeks and in accordance with the standards set for the MFAcc Program.  Consultation with the Director when appropriate.

Secondary Instructor
The role of the secondary instructors will be to develop and teach classes on their area of expertise.

Minimum qualifications: Preferred qualifications are either PhD in relevant discipline (completed) or for non University of Toronto graduate students, in progress, or relevant qualifications, professional designation or professional experience.  We are seeking previous experience in teaching, teaching excellence, and mastery of subject area.  Previous experience in teaching a similar course is highly desirable.

Salary: $17,930.13 for the course - divided between the instructors

Anticipated enrolment: 17-22

Minimum TA support:  34 hrs across both instructors
                                                                                                                                                                                       

Please submit an application and current Curriculum Vitae (including valid email address) to:

Michelle R. Bailey, Program Coordinator

MFACC Program Office, Innovation Complex, Room 2218

University of Toronto Mississauga

3359 Mississauga Road

Mississauga, ON  L5L 1C6

rhea.bailey@utoronto.ca

No late applications can be considered.  A valid email address is required, and applications may be submitted electronically to the email address above. 

Only applicants who have been chosen for a position will be contacted.

Closing Date: 07/23/2025, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

 It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.  

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.